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Spirit behind Afghan women’s peace petition should be maintained and grown - Kubiš

KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today urged the country’s women to maintain and build on the momentum behind a recent petition – signed by more than 250,000 women and girls – calling for peace and a cease-fire.

02 Apr 2014

Ahead of election ‘silence period,’ UN envoy urges Afghans to use their right to vote

KABUL - Ahead of the end to the official campaigning period tonight for candidates in Afghanistan's landmark Presidential and Provincial Council elections, the top United Nations official in the country today urged Afghans “to use the chance” to shape the future of their country

02 Apr 2014

Domestic observers to anchor observation activities of Afghan vote – UN official

KABUL - A senior United Nations official in Afghanistan today said that domestic observers will anchor observation activities in the Presidential and Provincial Council elections to be held later this week.

31 Mar 2014

Afghan election body says 90 per cent of polling centres will open

KABUL - The body responsible for organizing Afghanistan's Presidential and Provincial Council elections this coming week announced today that polling will be conducted in 90 per cent of some 7,500 polling centres, with the remaining centres staying closed due to security concerns

30 Mar 2014

UN peacekeeping chief show of solidarity in Kabul

KABUL - The United Nations top peacekeeping official today expressed his solidarity with the Afghan people on the eve of next week’s elections and reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country through the polls and beyond.

30 Mar 2014

UNAMA condemns attack on election commission premises

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns today’s attack on the Kabul headquarters of the Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) and confirms that its own neighbouring base was hit by small arms fire.

29 Mar 2014

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